The History of the Golden Soles of Peru

Peru is one of the richest states in gold, just think of the treasure of pre-Columbian civilisations such as the Incas, who came from the geographical area that corresponds to Peru today.

The term Soles means, as one can imagine, precisely the Sun, confirming the importance of the precious metal. Investing in Peruvian Soles means protecting capital from inflation and buying coins with an interesting and fascinating history.

On the obverse we find the depiction of Liberty as a seated woman, recalling the liberation from Spanish colonisation. The reverse features a banner with the symbols of the Republic of Peru, including a cornucopia full of gold nuggets.

Gold has always been the most widely used precious metal in the South American territories, which were victims of Spanish colonisation precisely because of their wealth. The Soles therefore, available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Soles represent an excellent investment and 'precious' collectors' items.

The 100 Soles coin is made of an impressive 42.12 grams of gold with a 900/1000 fineness of 21.6 carats; with its 36 mm diameter, it is one of the largest investment coins in existence. The 100 gold soles of Peru are highly sought after by collectors around the world due to both its gold composition and the aesthetic beauty of the coin.

Why buy a Peruvian gold investment Soles

The gold Soles produced by the Lima Mint is a very attractive investment coin.

• Gold remains one of the safest precious metals for investment and has proven to work well even in times of conflict or economic instability.
• All investment coins in Italy are exempt from VAT.
• Investing by purchasing gold coins allows you to better spread out your investment so that you can dispose of your money at any time. The small size of gold coins compared to bullion bars makes them easy to transport and liquidate when needed.
• Gold Soles have an important story to tell, making them particularly suitable for gifts on birthdays, christenings, weddings, graduations and retirements.

How to resell Peruvian Gold Soles coins

Gold Peru Soles can be divested at any time. Orovilla buys investment gold coins: all common gold coins, coin collections, and rare and collector gold coins. At the time of purchase we appraise the coins, check them carefully for gold content, authenticity and condition.

The possibility of selling physical gold in any form and state of preservation, at any time and place, is its advantage over other forms of investment.